Donald Wayman Maple

Donald Wayman Maple, 59, of Brookland, died Saturday afternoon at his home. He had lived in the Jonesboro area most of his life. He was a member of the Brookland Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Debra Maple, Brookland; his son, Anthony Maple, O’Kean; daughter, Angie Peterson, Jonesboro; brothers, Glen Maple, Light, Leonard Maple, O’Kean; sisters, Peggy Whitlow, Black Rock, Dottie Gossett, Jonesboro, JoAnn Miller, Light; and his grandchildren, Tyler Knell, Tanner Maple, Lillian Maple, Lauren Knell, Anna Claire Maple, Laci Peterson, and Caleb Maple.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Buster & Lida McCarty Maple; brothers, Bob Maple, Alvin Maple, and William Maple.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Lorado Cemetery with Brother Richard Williams officiating. Emerson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Active pallbearers will be Larry Jones, Sonny Crain, Barry Fielder, Jason Lamb, Eddie Tate, and Buddy Ivy.

Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Miller, Jim Miller, Buck Bounds, and Ronnie Bounds.

Visitation will be held Monday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to the American Cancer Society, 1205 S. Madison, Jonesboro, AR, 72401 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.